WQLU

The Light
Broadcast areaMetro Lynchburg
FrequencyFormerly 90.9 MHz, now internet radio
BrandingThe Light
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian
Ownership
OwnerLiberty University
History
First air date
February 1, 1993; 31 years ago (1993-02-01)
Former call signs
  • WWMC (1993–2015)
  • WQLU (2015–2023)
Call sign meaning
Liberty University
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID37248
ClassA
Power100 watts
HAAT184 meters (604 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°20′56.0″N 79°10′5.0″W / 37.348889°N 79.168056°W / 37.348889; -79.168056
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWQLU Online

The Light, formerly WQLU (90.9 FM), is a non-commercial internet radio station in Lynchburg, Virginia. It broadcasts a Contemporary Christian radio format and is owned and operated by Liberty University.[2] The station aired Liberty University Flames athletics.

WQLU was licensed for an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100 watts. The transmitter is off Candlers Mountain Road in Lynchburg.[3] It operated from 1993 until its license was canceled in 2023. Today The Light Radio Station is solely an internet radio station.

The Light Radio station has tons of programming. They broadcast Liberty University's Convocation Service on Wednesday and Friday Mornings. They also broadcast Liberty University's Campus Community Service on Wednesday Evenings. The Light is also home to Liberty Flames Ice Hockey.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for The Light". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WQLU Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WQLU